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Posted:
12/17/2012 03:00:00 AM EST

Monday December 17, 2012

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Kids

Letters from Santa: Final day to order. Personalized letters offered by the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at Windham Regional Career Center. Order forms at www.wrccvt.com. Leave a message with the elves at 802-451-3930. Supports young entrepreneurs.

Movin’ Into Music: 10-10:45 a.m., in Brattleboro. Music & Movement. Sing, dance, clap, tap and make believe. For children 1-5 years and their caregivers. Led by Annie Frelich. Ongoing classes, join any time. Fee. Contact the Brattleboro Music Center, 802-257-4523, or bmcvt.org.

Story Hour: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Pettee Memorial Library, 6 South Main St., Wilmington. Young children and their caregivers invited for themed stories and activites. This week: Santa Visits. Information: 802-464-8557, petteelibrary@yahoo.com, or petteelibrary.org.

Ho Ho Hotline: 5-7 p.m., Pine Heights at Brattleboro Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is serving as a North Pole Substation for the greater Brattleboro area from Dec. 17 to 21. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taking calls from children at 1-866-99-SANTA (866-997-2682) toll free.

Windham County Activities for Youth: See the Youth Services’ H.E.Y.! Help Empower Youth! guide to after school and other activities and programs at www.HelpEmpowerYouth.com.

Support for Grieving Parents: 6-8 p.m., Franklin Baystate Medical Center, Greenfield, Mass., Conference Room A from 6 to 8 p.m. For parents who have lost a teenage or adult child. Third Monday each month. Information: Lorraine, 413-512-9177.

Al-Anon: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Newfane Congregational Church, on the Common, Newfane. For friends and relatives of alcoholics. Free. Information: 866-972-5266; also, 7:30-9 p.m., in the Parsonage, United Church of Winchester, 97 Main St., Winchester, N.H.

Preschool Playgroup: 9:30-11 a.m., Saxtons River Elementary School, in the gym. Birth to age 5. For children and their parents or caregivers. Snacks, stories and seasonally-themed activities. Information: Tracy Binet-Perrin, 603-762-5069.

Playgroup: 10-11:30 a.m., Athens Community Church. Free and open to ages 0-5. Led by Early Education Outreach Coordinator. Information: 802-258-1673.

Computer Training: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Pettee Memorial Library, 6 South Main St., Wilmington. Recorded Books OneClick Digital. Learn how to download free audio books and transfer them to MP3 player or iPod. Information: 802-464-8557, petteelibrary@yahoo.com, or petteelibrary.org.

Students’ Poetry Readings: 7 p.m., Hilltop Montessori School, Middle School Poetry Cafe, 120 Summit Circle, Brattleboro. The school is conducting an extensive study and practice of poetry including recitation, reading, and writing original pieces. Students to recite their memorized poetry in a festive and formal setting. Public welcome.

Strength Training for Seniors: 9:30 a.m., Brattleboro Senior Center, 207 Main St., Brattleboro. Cost: $3 per class; $5 for two. Instructor: Cyndy Gray. Works on building strength on all major muscle groups followed by stretch and relaxation. Information: 802-257-7570.

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